Human Support Robot (HSR)

The Toyota Human Support Robot (HSR) is a compact, cylindrical mobile manipulator designed primarily to assist elderly individuals and those with mobility impairments in daily living. Equipped with omni-directional wheels for smooth navigation in tight home spaces, it features a folding arm capable of picking up objects from the floor, retrieving items from high shelves, opening curtains, and suctioning thin items. HSR supports voice commands, tablet control, and autonomous operation via environmental recognition. It enables remote interaction, relaying operators' faces and voices in real-time for family check-ins. With advanced sensors for obstacle avoidance and SLAM-based navigation, HSR performs household tasks like monitoring family members and fetching objects, promoting independence and reducing caregiver burden in aging societies.